Major League Baseball is a national institution and we take our responsibilities seriously when it comes to how the game affects the lives of American youth.
Bud SeligYou mean guys don't get injured in spring training? Guys get hurt walking down the street. All the managers, pitching coaches are very sensitive. Look, you can always pick at something, but there's a broader picture, a grander picture.
Bud SeligSo that there is no misunderstanding from my perspective, I will suspend any player who tests positive for an illegal steroid. There will be no exceptions. The (players) union is aware of that and they accept it.
Bud Selig